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I try and eat healthy. Rarely get fast food, etc, because I know I have an addictive personality. It's hard for me to stop anything once I start. The trick is - don't start. My only real weakness would be the vending machine at work. I always sleep in later than I should and end up grabbing Pop Tarts out of there or whatever.
With that said, I wanna talk about superfoods. Yes, it's a marketing term, but certain foods are loaded with nutrients and are great daily drivers. Like, I'm pretty sure you could solely consume the foods/beverages in this post and be healthier than 90% of the population.
Let's talk about them!
1. Water
Sounds simple, but so many people neglect to drink enough water. I would definitely consider it a superfood, and I'm not alone. I get mine straight from the tap and try and get in about 4 liters a day if I can. Roughly a gallon. You need water. Quit pretending like you don't. Drink more water. Water is life.
2. Kiwi
Perhaps my favorite superfood. Kiwi are def a low-key hitter on the nutrient spectrum and so many are ignorant to just what nutritional powerhouses they are. I'm constantly preaching the magic of the kiwi. I eat these damn things skin and all. No shame in my game. Death to lesser fruit.
3. Kale
Kale is probably the most well-known superfoods out there. Maybe the first time I ever even heard the term was when kale surged in popularity. Not just for hippies, kale is essential and blends well into smoothies, and is a salad essential imho. Kale is fittingly bursting with vitamins K and A, but also has a ton of C as well. Vitamin K prevents osteoprosis, regulates blood sugar, prevents clotting, and protects your immune system. Vitamin A is great for your lung health. Overall Kale contains lots of minerals too despite having a very low calorie count.
4. Eggs
Eggs, for some reason, are always the point of nutritional debate. Anyone who wants to convince you that eggs are bad is full of it. Especially the yolks, they're super healthy! Packed with all of your essential amino acids, eggs are a complete protein which will make your vegan friends weep. They raise your HDL (good) cholesterol and contain choline which are vital for brain and liver function. They're very cheap to find, easy to prepare, and super versatile. When it comes to nutrient density, it's hard to beat eggs.... pun intended.
5. Sardines
Last but not least, I want to talk about another underrated nutritional superstar - sardines. Not everyone's favorite, I get it, but man I love eating these straight out of the can with some Frank's Red Hot on top. One 3.2 oz can of sardines contains 20g of protein, 300mg of calcium (more than a glass of milk), and are chock full of vitamins D (immunity and mood enhancer) and B12 (good for red blood cells). Most infamously, they're overloaded with omega 3 fatty acids which prevent blood clotting and maintain your blood pressure. Also, compared to most other canned fish, sardines have an very low mercury content as they are a much, much, smaller fish which feed mostly on plankton.
6. Coffee
Okay, one last one since I'm legit brewing up a pot right now. Coffee. Specifically when served black. Coffee is maybe a controversial one, but America (the greatest country ever) legit runs on it. Tea is for commies. I love coffee, and grind whole beans, heat up water in my stove top kettle, and pour into my french press. I don't drink anything fancy, but I'm legitimately hooked on the stuff. My only real vice tbh. Either way, coffee gets misconstrued as being unhealthy... that simply isn't the case though. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants, and drinking 32oz a day significantly lowers your risk of getting cancer, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and heart disease. Also - caffeine. Sweet, sweet, caffeine.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?! WHAT SUPERFOODS DID I NEGLECT TO MENTION?!! PLEASE TELL ME YOUR HEALTHY SECRETS!!!
With that said, I wanna talk about superfoods. Yes, it's a marketing term, but certain foods are loaded with nutrients and are great daily drivers. Like, I'm pretty sure you could solely consume the foods/beverages in this post and be healthier than 90% of the population.
Let's talk about them!
1. Water
Sounds simple, but so many people neglect to drink enough water. I would definitely consider it a superfood, and I'm not alone. I get mine straight from the tap and try and get in about 4 liters a day if I can. Roughly a gallon. You need water. Quit pretending like you don't. Drink more water. Water is life.
2. Kiwi
Perhaps my favorite superfood. Kiwi are def a low-key hitter on the nutrient spectrum and so many are ignorant to just what nutritional powerhouses they are. I'm constantly preaching the magic of the kiwi. I eat these damn things skin and all. No shame in my game. Death to lesser fruit.
3. Kale
Kale is probably the most well-known superfoods out there. Maybe the first time I ever even heard the term was when kale surged in popularity. Not just for hippies, kale is essential and blends well into smoothies, and is a salad essential imho. Kale is fittingly bursting with vitamins K and A, but also has a ton of C as well. Vitamin K prevents osteoprosis, regulates blood sugar, prevents clotting, and protects your immune system. Vitamin A is great for your lung health. Overall Kale contains lots of minerals too despite having a very low calorie count.
4. Eggs
Eggs, for some reason, are always the point of nutritional debate. Anyone who wants to convince you that eggs are bad is full of it. Especially the yolks, they're super healthy! Packed with all of your essential amino acids, eggs are a complete protein which will make your vegan friends weep. They raise your HDL (good) cholesterol and contain choline which are vital for brain and liver function. They're very cheap to find, easy to prepare, and super versatile. When it comes to nutrient density, it's hard to beat eggs.... pun intended.
5. Sardines
Last but not least, I want to talk about another underrated nutritional superstar - sardines. Not everyone's favorite, I get it, but man I love eating these straight out of the can with some Frank's Red Hot on top. One 3.2 oz can of sardines contains 20g of protein, 300mg of calcium (more than a glass of milk), and are chock full of vitamins D (immunity and mood enhancer) and B12 (good for red blood cells). Most infamously, they're overloaded with omega 3 fatty acids which prevent blood clotting and maintain your blood pressure. Also, compared to most other canned fish, sardines have an very low mercury content as they are a much, much, smaller fish which feed mostly on plankton.
6. Coffee
Okay, one last one since I'm legit brewing up a pot right now. Coffee. Specifically when served black. Coffee is maybe a controversial one, but America (the greatest country ever) legit runs on it. Tea is for commies. I love coffee, and grind whole beans, heat up water in my stove top kettle, and pour into my french press. I don't drink anything fancy, but I'm legitimately hooked on the stuff. My only real vice tbh. Either way, coffee gets misconstrued as being unhealthy... that simply isn't the case though. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants, and drinking 32oz a day significantly lowers your risk of getting cancer, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and heart disease. Also - caffeine. Sweet, sweet, caffeine.
WHAT ABOUT YOU?! WHAT SUPERFOODS DID I NEGLECT TO MENTION?!! PLEASE TELL ME YOUR HEALTHY SECRETS!!!
